How To Make A Dinosaur Egg Carton Craft

May 3, 2026

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Colorful painted egg-cartons with toy dinosaurs inside on a white surface with a paint plate nearby.

Dinosaurs are a hit in our family. We do dinosaur crafts, activities, and even dinosaur themed parties. So, my kids went crazy for this hatching dinosaur egg craft made from a recycled cardboard egg carton. These dinosaur eggs turned out so cute and the kids loved “hatching” them. If you’re looking for an easy dinosaur craft, an egg carton craft, or a recycled craft, this dinosaur egg carton craft is a great one to try!

This dinosaur craft is an easy kids craft that is perfect for dinosaur birthday party favors, sensory play setups, and imaginative small-world play. Kids can hatch the dinosaurs and use them for pretend play. The possibilities are endless with this fun egg carton craft.

paint brushes next to a paint palette with orange, blue, green, and yellow paint, toy dinosaurs, and a cardboard egg carton for the dinosaur egg carton craft

What You’ll Need For This Dinosaur Egg Carton Craft

Cardboard egg carton
Scissors
Paint (any dino-inspired colors)
Paintbrush
Small toy dinosaurs
Glue (optional)

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How To Make A Dinosaur Egg Carton Craft

Cut the eggs
Cut out individual egg carton cups. Trim the edges so you have two matching halves for each “egg.”

cardboard egg carton with the cups cut apart

Paint the shells
Paint the outside of each cup in your chosen color. Let them dry completely.

egg carton cups painted green, yellow, and blue

Add dino spots
Use a contrasting color to paint spots or patterns on the eggs. Think wild, speckled, and a little mysterious.

Colorful egg carton cups with yellow and orange polka dots on a white surface

Add the surprise
Place a small toy dinosaur inside one of the cups.

Close the egg
Gently press the second cup on top to create a “hatching egg.” You can glue lightly if you want it sealed, or leave it easy to open for a fun reveal.

Fun Variations For THis Dinosaur Egg CArton Craft

Close-up of colorful egg carton cups with polka-dots

Decorating the Dinosaur eggs.

Try decorating the egg carton cups differently for a fun twist.

Paint jagged lines to look like the egg is breaking open.
Use glitter paint to make sparkly dinosaur eggs.
Tear colored tissue paper and decoupage it over the egg carton cups.

Use These Dinos elsewhere.

These egg carton dinosaurs are great for more than just crafts!

Give these hatching eggs as dinosaur party favors
Hide them around the yard like Easter eggs for a dinosaur egg hunt
Add them to a dinosaur-themed sensory bin
Pair them with a science “How do eggs hatch?” lesson with a book. How Does An Egg Hatch? by Eric Carle is great for toddlers and preschoolers and How Do Eggs Hatch? by Elena Hobbes is great for older kids.

Easy Dinosaur Ideas For Kids

Dinosaur Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course– This dinosaur obstacle course is a fun outdoor activity that gets kids moving! Kids will do dino stomps and victory roars through this exciting obstacle course.

Dinosaur Lunch Idea for Kids– Make delicious peanut butter and jelly dinosaur shaped sandwiches with “dino bones” and broccoli “trees.” This dinosaur idea is the perfect lunch idea for kids, especially when they are doing dinosaur themed activities, but it’s great for an any day lunch.

Dinosaur Books To Read

Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug is such a cute book! It discusses friendship and perseverance, making it a great choice for kids.

How to Catch a Dinosaur

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